6. Torrenting is 100% Allowed

Torrents can also carry their own risks. Connecting to a VPN, first, before accessing them gives you an extra layer of security to keep your private information to yourself.

However, not all VPNs support it.

While others have restrictions that force you to use specific servers.

ibVPN has 35 servers that allow torrenting. The good news is that you can set their desktop application to automatically connect to torrenting servers every time you use the service.

These torrent and P2P applications are available in Netherlands, Luxembourg, Canada, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Russia, and Sweden, according to their website. Here’s a quick set-up guide for getting started.

Please just be advised that you’ll need their Premium Torrent VPN or Ultimate VPN packages.

7. Supports Multiple Devices + TOR

They cover the basics like Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. But they will also connect with both major Smart TV’s and even game consoles, too.

Kindle Fire

Boxee Box

Chromecast

Apple TV

LG Smart TV

Sony Smart TV

Samsung Smart TV

LG WebOS Smart TV

PS4

PlayStation 3

PS Vita

Xbox 360

If you’re trying to connect a few of these devices at the same time, you can even arm your DD-WRT VPN and Tomato USB routers. Both OpenVPN and PPTP protocols work on these.

They’ve also helpfully assembled setup instructions for each type of device.

The only drawback is that ibVPN doesn’t provide a Linux app directly. Instead, you’ll have to create workarounds with Ubuntu using OpenVPN and PPTP. Get ready to get your hands dirty.

Just last year, ibVPN also added TOR support.

The TOR network will forward your traffic signal across ‘relays’ and ‘nodes.’

But it’s not foolproof. There are often a few loopholes to de-anonymize TOR users.

TOR-enabled VPN servers largely solve this equation.

You can connect directly to it through ibVPN by going to the following servers:

Netherlands – tornl.ibvpn.com

Singapore – torsg.ibvpn.com

US – torus.ibvpn.com

Once again, though, you’ll need to upgrade to their Ultimate VPN package to get full access.

8. Very Simple To Use App

Both installation and connection through the ibVPN desktop client was a breeze.

The installer was painless, and the app fired up instantly without any noticeable lags or errors.

I loved the set-and-forget features the client provided.

For example, you could set the kill switch to trigger automatically when your connection drops. That way, nothing from your session ends up in the wrong hands.

Then, you can also further customize automatic connections based on your own personal preferences:

The fastest server

to a US or UK-based server for accessing services in these locations

A server that supports torrenting and P2P file sharing

Bypass China’s Great Firewall (for China-based users)

ibVPN Cons

1. Not The Fastest Browsing Experience

You shouldn’t have to sacrifice performance for security.

A leak-free connection is awesome. But you also can’t afford to wait three minutes for a simple page to load.

So post-virus scan, we next conduct a series of speed tests. Every VPN will inevitably slow you down a little bit.

“A little bit” is tolerable. It’s worth the extra security.

Too much, though, and your entire internet session can go down the drain.

ibVPN came out somewhere in the middle of the pack. They weren’t fast enough to make our Top 12 fastest VPNs list. But they were a little better than the slugs at the bottom.

Performance did vary wildly, though.

The EU test we conducted wasn’t so bad. It only came out around ~20-30% slower than our normal connection.

EU speed test:

Ping: 41ms

Download: 64.66 Mbps (33% slower than 97 Mbps benchmark)

Upload: 41.06 Mbps (22% slower than 53 Mbps benchmark)

But our US test on a server in New York was a nightmare. Download and upload speeds here dipped to 75-85% slower.

U.S. speed test:

Ping: 147ms

Download: 15.70 Mbps (84% slower than 97 Mbps benchmark)

Upload: 13.44 Mbps (75% slower than 53 Mbps benchmark)

Overall, these results put them at only 47 out of 78. Not great.

2. One Connection Only

ibVPN’s basic plans only allow for one single device connection at any given time.

That’s kind of disappointing, to be honest.

Most other VPNs will at least throw in at least three connections in their basic plans.

You can get five if you upgrade to the Ultimate VPN plan. (They also have a Multi VPN package, presumably for organizations and large groups, that provide 100 connections.)

Many of the extra features, like access to P2P servers and TOR, are also locked up inside the Ultimate VPN package.

Otherwise, they have over a hundred servers located in most major cities around the world.

Built-in Kill Switch

Thankfully, one awesome feature included in all plans is the kill switch.

These prevent your browser from connecting to the internet if your VPN connection isn’t stable. That way, you can inadvertently give away your real IP address.

Customer Support Experience

If and when you need help, ibVPN offers an extensive Help Center and FAQ section.

But if you need personalized support, they offer everything from support tickets, to email, and even live chat.

It’s great that they offer all of these options. But are they worth it? That’s the main question.

First up, we went straight to live chat to see how quickly and accurately they’d answer our questions.

The support rep helped us within seconds.

Next up, we wanted to send over an email to clarify a few points about their service.

And a few hours later, we received an in-depth email that both answered the question, while also providing helpful links to learn more.

Quick, easy, and efficient. Exactly what we like.

ibVPN Cost, Plans & Payment Options

The all-in, Ultimate VPN option, provides access to all of their servers and features. The pricing here starts at $10.95 for one month and is discounted heavily at only $58.06 ($4.83/month) for a full year.

They also offer individual packages, including a Premium Standard VPN, Torrent, and combination ibDNS option. The price for these packages starts at $4.95 per month, or as low as $3.08 a month if you’re willing to purchase the annual plan.

Each package comes with a 15-day money back guarantee on all plans. So you could conceivably start with the low month-to-month option to try it out and even get your money back within the first few weeks if you’re unhappy.

Do I Recommend ibVPN?

ibVPN has a lot to like.

They have a decent total number of servers, along with a strict no-logging policy, allowing torrenting, working with Netflix, and can be configured for use with DD-WRT routers and TOR. They also offer a 24 hours free trial.

A massive drawback, though, is the speed. Our EU tests weren’t terrible, but the US ones kinda were.

A major issue, however, is the need to sign up for the Ultimate VPN plan to get full access to these wonderful features.

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7 user reviews for ibVPN

Neil 10/10April 23, 2019

3rd year with ibVPN

I have been a subscriber to the ibVPN for 3 years now, and I cannot be more happier with them. Their service never failed me, always having enough bandwidth. The customer service is also the best, always ready to help, and finding a solution to my issues within minutes.

BernardZ 10/10April 19, 2019

No complaints at all

I have used them now for 5 years. The products are great, the service is very good. The speed for me has always been good. They have an option of selecting their VPN server by the speed which works well. What I particularly like is they supply a DNS server which is better than my ISP ones. Also, they are improving their product all the time so new and exciting features come out regularly. Whenever I have a problem I get answers almost immediately.

Sam 10/10January 9, 2019

ibVPN is just great

The speeds are usually fast and consistent although there are some days when the speeds tend to drop. The support staff are friendly and helpful. Their reliability overall is superb, I have not been disconnected yet to-date.

Kevin 1/10September 25, 2018

This vpn is terrible!

I used this vpn. But the experience was terrible! I was using a torrent with this vpn. However, the kill switch was applied, but there was an IP leak. I can not block the internet. I recently tested it. It has leaked twice! They made the kill switch button obsolete. No Internet blocking at all! I requested customer support but it was not worth it.

I never recommend this.

Micha 10/10September 24, 2018

IBVPN works great for me!

I've been using IBPVPN for approximately 3 years now. Their P2P servers are great. Lots of countries to choose from and consistent 5MBPS+ download speeds. No complaints and both the Windows and IOS apps are super simple to use.

James 9/10August 28, 2018

Great deal

For the price I am really satisfied with the service. I mostly use it for web browsing and love the convenience of the Firefox extension. I did notice some of their servers were slow, but there are usually enough in a region so you can switch and find a better one, and I think it's gotten better recently.

Alex 1/10June 12, 2018

Awful Customer Service

They are not online during offpeak hours (only email support available), and their response is always “restart your computer and router and try again in 12 hours). In the end it turned out to be an issue with their servers, and they would not offer a credit for the 48 hour downtime. Awful service.